How to Include References on a Resume

Make sure your references are aware that you will be utilizing them as references. Do not provide prematurely.

Steps

1. Use a separate page for them. Your resume, generally speaking, should not even mention references unless you're pursuing a job, which requires working in a home such as nanny, personal assistant, etc.
2. Include the person's name, phone number, city/state and their relation to you. For example: former supervisor, neighbor, etc.
3. Use a bulleted format to make it easily read.

Tips

• Carry your reference sheet with you to interviews. You may offer it at the end of the interview or you can choose to wait until asked by the employer.
• You may want to have two or three separate reference sheets: one for personal and one professional and one for both. Not all employers want both personal and professional.* Include only a handful of references. You don't want to overwhelm the employer with too many choices.
• Choose a variety of people to include on your reference sheet. You don't want all supervisors or all co-workers. Mix it up the best you can.

Warnings

• Don't provide references too early in the process. I would not want my references (personal or professional) bothered by numerous phone calls/e-mails by prospective employers unnecessarily. Protect their privacy above all.